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12/3/2013 3:40PM

Obama: Don't Let HealthCare.gov Issue Discourage You

President Obama kicked off a campaign in defense of the Affordable Care Act at the White House on Tuesday, urging Americans to not let the problematic launch of HealthCare.gov discourage them and presenting individuals who benefited from the act.

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